Toto robot toilets (hehe) are actually not uncommon in higher-end institutions in Beijing/Shanghai, China. From my (granted unscientific) polling around, women seem to enjoy them more than men. Personally I'm terrified of the things because I have no idea what any of those little pictures on the buttons mean.
Toto toilets are one of the best features of Japan. The luxury of settling down on a warm seat on a cold winter day is a real joy. The automatic flush is also a neat and hygienic feature, as is the automatic lid. The separate bidets used in Europe are better, but take up space which most Japanese homes do not have.
I would think that European building regulations, which often do not allow standard/regular electrical sockets/outlets in bathrooms, might make replacing legacy loos in Europe with Totos impracticable; so Toto should probably focus their sales efforts on architects and property developers for new-build homes, offices, retail, etc. Presumably fitting Totos with 100/110 and 220/240v electrical components is a given.
As for other products to examine, how about the fax machine? Didn't the rest of the world stop using faxes when email and scanners were introduced way back when?! What's with Japan and its love affair with the fax?!
Toto robot toilets (hehe) are actually not uncommon in higher-end institutions in Beijing/Shanghai, China. From my (granted unscientific) polling around, women seem to enjoy them more than men. Personally I'm terrified of the things because I have no idea what any of those little pictures on the buttons mean.
An accident forced me into installing a bidet and having gotten used to it I can't imagine going back!
Toto toilets are one of the best features of Japan. The luxury of settling down on a warm seat on a cold winter day is a real joy. The automatic flush is also a neat and hygienic feature, as is the automatic lid. The separate bidets used in Europe are better, but take up space which most Japanese homes do not have.
I would think that European building regulations, which often do not allow standard/regular electrical sockets/outlets in bathrooms, might make replacing legacy loos in Europe with Totos impracticable; so Toto should probably focus their sales efforts on architects and property developers for new-build homes, offices, retail, etc. Presumably fitting Totos with 100/110 and 220/240v electrical components is a given.
As for other products to examine, how about the fax machine? Didn't the rest of the world stop using faxes when email and scanners were introduced way back when?! What's with Japan and its love affair with the fax?!
Great read 🤩